Geoffrey Powell

Geoffrey Aaron Powell was born to the union of George A. Powell and Donna Steele Powell on a sunny summer day July 9, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio. The family relocated to Muskegon, Michigan in 1991, where Geoff spent most of his childhood years. Geoffrey asked Jesus to be his Lord and Savior when he was four years old under the revival ministry of Dwight Thompson, in a meeting in Wheaton, IL. Throughout his life, he demonstrated the gift of "Joy" and was known for his ability to spread laughter wherever he found himself. He attended Mona Shores High School in Muskegon participating in various school activities. He became a popular student there, and had lots of fun serving in the Mona Shores High School Band. Geoff graduated from high school in 2001 and entered college at Michigan State University in East Lansing. He enjoyed his college life immensely and managed to successfully graduate in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications. From there, Geoff began his professional career. He became an excellent counselor, mentor and coordinator of a college program at Calvin College called, "The Step Program" - a college prep program designed to assist middle school age young people living in urban communities with their development of academic, and character building skills for life. Geoff was loved and respected by the program participants and also his peer administrators. Geoff later pursued a career at Verizon Wireless. He was residing in East Lansing, Michigan until the time of his passing, February 14, 2013. Geoff loved his family, his friends, and any social event that included good food. He was always willing to help others and make someone feel better. His personality was as radiant as his smile. He leaves to mourn: His parents, George and Donna Powell; his beloved sister, Saraiah Powell; several great uncles and aunts; uncles, aunts and cousins; a special friend, Ms. LaNesse Rich; co-workers and a host of relatives and friends. Geoffrey is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Lonnie and Ethel Steele; and paternal grandparents Lillie and Robert Hughes; his uncles Melvin Hughes, Lincoln Hughes; his aunt Frances Hayden; and three infant uncle and aunts: Kenny, Joan and Linda. He leaves behind a host of dear family members and friends who will always hold him in loving memory.